Hanley Ramirez Being Looked At By Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing first baseman Hanley Ramirez, although it is unclear how much interest there actually is. Ramirez was recently released by the Red Sox even though he had a solid start to the season. Baltimore is currently deploying Chris Davis as their primary first baseman and he […]
Orioles-Yankees Game Facing Rain Delay Saturday
MLB.com writer Bryan Hoch reports that the Saturday game between the Orioles and the Yankees will be delayed due to the threat of inclement weather. This is not the first time this season the two teams have dealt with rain delays and postponements, so fantasy owners in daily leagues might want to consider swapping out […]
Brandon Belt Has Appendix Removed
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had his appendix removed Friday night. Belt is resting at the hospital for now and expected to go home later on Saturday. Belt is likely to land on the disabled list which is a big blow to both the Giants and fantasy owners. Pablo Sandoval will likely take […]
Brandon Belt Went To Hospital Friday
After exiting Friday’s game in the second inning, San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt was rushed to the hospital to be evaluated for appendicitis. If Belt were to require emergency surgery then he would have to be placed on the disabled list and likely miss at least two weeks. Belt is off to the […]
Matt Olson Hits Double Dongs Friday
Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 3-for-4 with a single, a walk, a pair of home runs, and five RBI in Friday's 16-0 beatdown of the Royals. The power-hitter took full advantage of the Royals' propensity to give up the long ball, taking Ian Kennedy deep twice, once in the second inning and once […]
Whit Merrifield Closes In On More Positions
Kansas City Royals second baseman/right fielder/center fielder/first baseman Whit Merrifield had a solid night on Friday as he went 3-for-3 while the team was getting blown out by the Athletics. He also did it as the team’s center fielder, bringing him one start away from qualification at that position in most fantasy leagues. Saturday, he’s […]
Hunter Dozier Out On Saturday
Kansas City Royals first baseman Hunter Dozier is getting a day off on Saturday against the Athletics. Dozier’s been heating up recently, hitting safely in six of his last seven games, and he hit his first career home run on Wednesday. Dozier has a pedigree as a top prospect, and his performance while filling in […]
Hitter Streamers (Week 10) - Head-to-Head Leagues
Welcome back to my hitting streamers column for Week 10, taking a look at hitters to add or stream off the waiver wire for this week's scheduled games. To keep things simple, I pick from players who are 50% owned or less and who play at least seven games in the week. If someone jumps […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/18): MLB DFS Lineups
There are six slates on DraftKings today, with all 30 teams playing on Saturday. The featured slate starts at 7pm and spans eight games. I will be covering players in every slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 6/2/18. The lineup picks will range […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/2/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
It’s the first Saturday in June and FanDuel brings us an eight game featured slate tonight. This slate has a pair of elite pitchers in tough matchups, some good pitchers in cake matchups, and another potential Coors Field slugfest. Vegas projects a low scoring slate, as the 10.5 O/U in the Coors Field game is […]
Buy or Sell - Undervalued and Overvalued Players for Week 10
One man's trash is another man's treasure. This is what I tell myself when I'm bidding $6 for Ryan Braun in an Ottoneu league where I need OF help or adding Zack Godley to a pitching staff that has underperformed. These players aren't without warts and could never turn back to top form this season, […]
Ryan Braun Hits Home Run, Leaves Six On Base
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in the 8-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Arguably the most concerning stat for Braun in this start was that he left six on base and with him just being trusted back in the three-hole once again, he may be moved down […]
Ryan Zimmerman Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman could begin a rehab assignment next week reports Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com. Zimmerman has been out since May 12 with back soreness, and Zuckerman reports that he has been working out with the team and will be reevaluated on Monday to potentially begin a rehab assignment. Prior to landing […]
Brandon Belt Exits Early With Stomach Illness Friday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt exited Friday’s game early with a stomach illness. Belt finished the game 0-for-1 and was replaced by Pablo Sandoval. Belt should be considered day-to-day. If Belt is unable to play on Saturday, Sandoval would likely start in his place.
Greg Bird Hits First Triple Of Season
Playing in his fifth game of the season after debuting following time missed with an ankle injury and surgery, New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird recorded another offensive milestone. Taking on the Baltimore Orioles Friday night, the 25-year-old recorded only one hit in five plate appearances, but it came at an important moment. With […]
Ottoneu Waiver Wire Report - RotoBaller Staff League
Ottoneu leagues, available on Fangraphs, are a different beast, and for good reason. Most of the scoring formats are more advanced, there are intense roster requirements and it’s a year-round commitment. The RotoBaller staff's lack of experience with the format was borne out by how poorly many of us drafted, making in-season improvements via the […]
Miguel Cabrera Will Play Friday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. He missed nearly a month of action due to a right hamstring strain. The veteran slugger has been out since May 4, but will bat third and play first base against the Blue Jays on Friday.
Ji-Man Choi Called Up To DH In Interleague Series
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Ji-Man Choi has been called up from Triple-A Colorado Springs with the main purpose of serving as a first baseman/designated hitter in the interleague series against the Chicago White Sox. Starting pitcher Zach Davies heading to the disabled list opened up a roster spot, and Choi's call-up was a corresponding move. He won't […]
Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for June 3
Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be available on […]
Kevin Plawecki Will Play First Base On Saturday
On Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki will get a taste at a somewhat unfamiliar position -- first base. Apparently the reasoning is to try and pack more of a punch in their lineup against left-handed pitchers, and the Cubbies will be starting southpaw Mike Montgomery. The move makes some degree […]
Marlins Acquire Peter O'Brien from Dodgers
The Miami Marlins acquired power-hitting first baseman Peter O'Brien from the Dodgers for cash on Friday, according to South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Matthew DeFranks. O'Brien averaged almost 22 home runs a year over six seasons in the minors, and this season he already has seven home runs in 112 plate appearances. While the power is […]
Streaming Wars: Waiver Wire Targets for June 2
Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your neediest categories, and target players who may be […]
Yonder Alonso (1B, CLE) - Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Indians first baseman Yonder Alonso has been on fire over the last week, posting a hit in seven consecutive starts before an 0-fer on Friday night. Alonso had two doubles and two home runs over that hot streak, scoring five runs […]
DraftDaily Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/18): MLB DFS Lineups
In preparation for today's freeroll on DraftDaily, below you can find my recommended lineup picks. If you've never played on DraftDaily before, it is fairly similar to the other sites, but you tend to lose more points. Points are taken away for strikeouts and home runs allowed, but you also earn points for sacrifice flies. […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/18): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a full 15-game slate scheduled for Friday and all games are set for 7:05pm (EST), or later. That means we have a stocked player pool from both the pitching and hitting aspect of DFS. Seven of the games have an over/under of at least nine total runs and only one team is a […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/1/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
As we welcome the month of June, hopefully much of the Spring showers are behind us. The rain - and rainouts - have gotten a bit out of hand. Does it sound like I got burned by the Yankees - Orioles rainout? Because I most certainly did. Anywho, beautiful 15 game slate on deck for […]
Fantasy Baseball Assets - May Risers and Fallers
As the second month of the 2018 MLB season finishes, there were some standout performances and some forgettable ones in May. Since we have crossed the quarter-mark for the season, which players can we target in possible trade talks? Do we buy into recent hot streaks or stay patient to see how things play out […]
Logan Morrison Hits Sixth Homer
Minnesota Twins first baseman Logan Morrison went 1-for-5 with a solo homer against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. The homer gives Morrison six this season, to go along with a .198 batting average, 19 runs, and 19 RBI in his first season with the Twins. Morrison's stats don't look great but he has run into […]
Week 10 Waiver Wire: H2H Category Streamers
I like to consider myself a pioneer of the streaming approach. I won a league about seven years ago completely ignoring saves and just stacking up the starts each week. While streaming is undoubtedly more directly associated with pitching, there's plenty of value in streaming for offense as well. Maybe you have a stacked roster […]
Eric Hosmer Riding Hot Streak
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer collected three hits and three RBI in Thursday's victory against the Miami Marlins. Hosmer is now batting .600 in his last four games (9-for-15) and his .282 average is the highest since May 7. Hosmer has been steady for the Padres and now has 24 RBI to go […]